US3790168A
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Bowler{40 s wrist support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-29
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1993-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A bowler''s wrist support has a rigid core member curved longitudinally and laterally to cover both the wrist and back of the hand and having fastening bands and fastening members for securing the wrist support over the upper and lower portions of the back of the hand and over the wrist portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Hashimoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A41D13/081; A41D13/088; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A bowlers wrist support means comprising: a rigid section having first and second lateral sides; a wrist fastening section having first and second lateral sides connected at the first lateral side thereof to the first lateral side of said rigid section; a palm cover section connected to an upper portion of the second lateral side of said wrist fastening section; a first fastener band connected to the upper portion of the second lateral side of said rigid section and extending outwardly therefrom; a first fastening member connected to the outwardly extending portion of said first fastener band; a second fastener band connected to the lower portion of the second lateral side of said wrist fastening section and outwardly extending therefrom; a second fastening member connected to the outwardly extending portion of said second fastener band; a first fastening means connected to the upper portion of said rigid section for cooperating with said first fastening member to fasten said first fastening member to said first fastening means; a second fastening means connected to the lower portion of said rigid section for cooperating with said second fastening member to fasten said second fastening member to said second fastening means; a third fastener band connected to said palm cover section and outwardly extending therefrom, said third fastener band having a buckle on the outwardly extending end thereof, whereby said first fastener band passes through said buckle and bends back to connect with said first fastening means; wherein said rigid section includes an enclosed core comprising a rigid member curved in both the longitudinal and lateral directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
A bowlers wrist support means comprising: a rigid section having first and second lateral sides; a wrist fastening section having first and second lateral sides connected at the first lateral side thereof to the first lateral side of said rigid section; a palm cover section connected to an upper portion of the second lateral side of said wrist fastening section; a first fastener band connected to the upper portion of the second lateral side of said rigid section and extending outwardly therefrom; a first fastening member connected to the outwardly extending portion of said first fastener band; a second fastener band connected to the lower portion of the second lateral side of said wrist fastening section and outwardly extending therefrom; a second fastening member connected to the outwardly extending portion of said second fastener band; a first fastening means connected to the upper portion of said rigid section for cooperating with said first fastening member to fasten said first fastening member to said first fastening means; a second fastening means connected to the lower portion of said rigid section for cooperating with said second fastening member to fasten said second fastening member to said second fastening means; a third fastener band connected to said palm cover section and outwardly extending therefrom, said third fastener band having a buckle on the outwardly extending end thereof, whereby said first fastener band passes through said buckle and bends back to connect with said first fastening means; wherein said rigid section includes an enclosed core comprising a rigid member curved in both the longitudinal and lateral directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bowler''s wrist support in accordance with claim 1, wherein said rigid section further includes a resilient member in the core thereof provided on the concave side of said rigid member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The bowler''s wrist support in accordance with claim 1, wherein said rigid member included in said rigid section has a length ranging from 11 to 22 cm and a width ranging from 5 to 9 cm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bowler''s wrist support in accordance with claim 1, wherein said rigid member has a radius of curvature in the longitudinal direction ranging from 250 to 3,000 mm and a radius of curvature in the lateral direction ranging from 30 to 1,000 mm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The bowler''s wrist support in accordance with claim 1, wherein said wrist fastening section and said palm cover section are provided with a number of air holes penetrating from the front side to the back side thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bowler''s support in accordance with claim 1, wherein said palm cover section is provided with a palm pad.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
83 words
The bowler''s wrist support in accordance with claim 1, further including: a third fastener band connected to said second lateral side of said wrist support section and outwardly extending from above said second fastener band; a third fastening member connected to the outwardly extending portion of said third fastener band; and a third fastening means connected to said rigid member, above said second fastening means, for cooperating with said third fastening member to fasten said third fastening member to said third fastening means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bowler''s wrist support in accordance with claim 1, wherein said wrist fastening section includes an enclosed resilient member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The bowler''s wrist support in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first and second fastening members and said first and second fastening means comprise the pile portion and the hook portion of a hOok and pile fastener.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |